Learning to code in Minecraft

Washington, US

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science careers are expected to grow by over 600,000, a 15% increase, by 2031. Unfortunately, computer science courses are not available for all learners in US schools. Presently, only 53% offer computer science (CS) courses.

Minecraft: Education Edition gives learners the opportunity not only to create, survive, and work together in immersive game worlds, but also to explore CS, a critical skill for the future of work. Designed for learners from pre-literacy through high school, Minecraft’s CS progression offers opportunities for students to develop computational thinking and practice both block-based coding and Python.